
One year ago, Florida Gulf Coast University, in partnership with FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory, was awarded $22.9 million dollars from the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Good Job Challenge (GJC). Not…
One year ago, Florida Gulf Coast University, in partnership with FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory, was awarded $22.9 million dollars from the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Good Job Challenge (GJC). Not…
164 scholarships awarded through 87 scholarship funds for high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate students and adult learners. Collaboratory recently granted $1,155,834 and 164 scholarships to local high school seniors,…
FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory will begin accepting applications for their RFP on July 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2023. The total funding amount available for this RFP is $1,225,000.00 to develop new programs, update existing programs, or expand existing programs to meet the needs of local employers.
Public input available until June 16th FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory and FGCU are welcoming public input into all aspects of their RFP until June 16th. All comments will become part…
June 21 event will convene manufacturing and logistics employers of the region. FutureMakers Coalition along with FGCU, Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association of Florida, GROWFL and the Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs…
Dedicated educators & community mentors help 13 male students achieve graduation. In the fall of 2021, Hendry County School Superintendent and Clewiston native Mike Swindle made a commitment to tackle an education challenge in his district.
FAFSA form required for scholarships Collaboratory’s scholarship application for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Scholarships are available for students seeking or continuing education at vocational and technical colleges,…
The 2022 Annual FutureMakers Coalition Champions Meeting was held in person at Collaboratory and virtually on Thursday, September 15 with more than 100 participants.
Largest provider of student financial aid in the nation It’s time for high school seniors and their parents in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties to fill out the…
FutureMakers Coalition has released its 2022 Workforce Employer Survey Report. One hundred and ten organizations and businesses responded to the survey. Collier and Lee County had the highest concentration (42 and 41 percent) of the responding businesses operating among the five southwest Florida counties.